NRM National Treasurer Hon. Barbara Nekesa Oundo Unveils Nomination Fees Structure Ahead of 2025/2026 General Elections
“This is a transparent and well-organized process. Let no one be hoodwinked or misled. Payments must be made at Centenary Bank, and receipts must be presented at the time of nomination,” Hon. Nekesa firmly stated.
As Uganda gears up for the 2025/2026 General Elections, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has commenced internal preparations, including the nomination process for party positions. The NRM National Treasurer, Hon. Amb. Barbara Nekesa Oundo, has officially released the fees structure that all aspiring candidates must adhere to in order to express their interest and be nominated to stand in various positions within the NRM party structures.
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Hon. Nekesa began by reminding the public of the official nomination fees set by the Independent Electoral Commission for the different elective positions in the general elections. According to the Electoral Commission guidelines, the following fees apply:
Presidential aspirants: UGX 20 million
Members of Parliament: UGX 3 million
Lord Mayors: UGX 1.5 million
City Councilors: UGX 500,000
Lord Councillors: UGX 1 million
LC V Chairpersons: UGX 1 million
LC V Councilors: UGX 200,000
City Division Mayors: UGX 1 million
Municipal Mayors: UGX 750,000
Municipal and Division Councilors: UGX 100,000
Sub-county, Town Council, Division, and Municipal Local Government Chairpersons: UGX 20,000
Sub-county, Town Council, Division, and Municipal Councilors: UGX 20,000
LC I Chairpersons: UGX 10,000
Turning to the internal party positions, Hon. Nekesa outlined the nomination fees for those seeking to contest for leadership within the NRM structures. These are as follows:
NRM National Executive Committee Positions:
NRM National Chairman: UGX 20 million
NRM 1st National Vice Chairman (Male): UGX 10 million
NRM 2nd National Vice Chairperson (Female): UGX 10 million
NRM National Vice Chairpersons (Eastern, Northern, Western, Karamoja, Central, and Kampala Regions): UGX 5 million
NRM Leagues – National Level:
NRM League Chairpersons at National Level: UGX 1 million
Other Executive League Members at National Level: UGX 500,000
District and City Level:
NRM District and City Mainstream Chairpersons: UGX 500,000
District/City Vice Chairpersons, General Secretaries, Publicity Secretaries, and Secretaries for Finance: UGX 50,000
District and City League Chairpersons and other League Executives: UGX 100,000
Municipality and Division Level:
Municipality or City Division Mainstream Chairpersons: UGX 200,000
Municipal, City Division League Chairpersons: UGX 50,000
Sub-county Level:
NRM Sub-county Mainstream Chairpersons: UGX 50,000
Hon. Nekesa emphasized that all nomination fees must be paid only through Centenary Bank Ltd, Lugogo Branch, using Account Number: 3100009003. She warned NRM members to be cautious and avoid fraudsters, noting that the NRM Secretariat has already communicated the official fee structures to all District Administrative Secretaries.
“This is a transparent and well-organized process. Let no one be hoodwinked or misled. Payments must be made at Centenary Bank, and receipts must be presented at the time of nomination,” Hon. Nekesa firmly stated.
She called on all members of the NRM who intend to serve in leadership positions to demonstrate integrity and compliance by paying the stipulated fees through the official channel. Her message underscores the party’s commitment to accountability and orderliness as it prepares for both the internal elections and the broader 2025/2026 national electoral cycle.
The NRM Secretariat is expected to issue further guidance on nomination timelines, campaign procedures, and election dates in the coming weeks as the party mobilizes for one of the most important election seasons in recent history.
